Wednesday, November 01, 2023

What Were The Biggest Records You Promoted?


 Question:

“Hey Phillip - Off the top of your head and in no particular order, what were the most influential or biggest hit records that you promoted in you career that were brand new and from the very start?”
Answer:
1. “Dock of The Bay” - Otis Redding 1968 ATCO
2. "Hot Buttered Soul" - Isaac Hayes 1969 Enterprise
3. "Green River" - Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 Fantasy
4. "Whipping Post" - Allman Brothers Band 1969 ATCO
5. "Patches" - Clarence Carter 1970 Atlantic
6. "Ride Captain Ride" - Blues Image 1970 ATCO
7. "In The Summertime" - Mungo Jerry 1970 Janus
8. "Woodstock" - CSN&Y 1970 Atlantic
9. “Stairway To Heaven” - Led Zeppelin 1971 Atlantic
10. “Brown Sugar” – The Rollings Stones 1971 Atlantic
11. “Layla” - Derek and The Dominos 1971 ATCO
12. “Roundabout” – YES 1972 Atlantic
13. “Peaceful Easy Feeling” – The Eagles 1972 Asylum
14. "I Shot The Sherriff" - Eric Clapton 1974 RSO
15. “Star Wars Soundtrack” – London Sym. 1978 20th Century Fox
16. "Addicted To Love" - Robert Palmer 1986 Island
17. "West End Girls" Pet Shop Boys 1986 EMI
18. "Don't Mean Nothing" - Richard Mark 1987 Manhattan
19. “You’ve Got The Look” – Roxette 1988 EMI
20. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy" – Bobby McFerrin 1988 EMI Manhattan
21. "Simply Irresistible" - Robert Palmer 1988 EMI